KCET2021ChemistryAldehydes and Ketones
Which is the most suitable reagent for the following conversion ?
Options
- ATollen's reagent
- BBenzoyl peroxide
- CI ₂ and NaOH solution with subsequent acidification
- DSn and NaOH solution
Correct answer
C. I ₂ and NaOH solution with subsequent acidification
Step-by-step solution
In the given reaction - COCH ₃ group gets oxidised to - COOH without affecting the double bond. This could occur when we use I ₂ and NaOH solution with subsequent acidification. This reaction is known as iodoform reaction. The overall reaction is as follows